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Mathematics · Preschool

Match and Sort

Olly's laundry day and toy box teach the first big ideas of early mathematics: things can be the same, things can go together, and a group can be sorted by a rule. Children match pairs, sort pictures into two groups, say the rule, and find the one that does not belong, then sort real objects at home.

  • 3 lessons
  • About 25 minutes
  • Match and sort check: 4 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, match pairs and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Match a thing to one that is the same, and to one that goes with it (a spoon with a bowl, a key with a lock).
  • Sort a small collection into two groups by one rule, such as animals and food, and say the rule.
  • Find the one that does not belong in a group and say why it breaks the rule.

Lessons

  1. Same and goes together 6 steps3 practiceabout 8 min
  2. Sort by a rule 6 steps3 practiceabout 9 min
  3. Which one does not belong? 6 steps3 practiceabout 8 min
  4. Match and sort check 4 questions at the end

Keep exploring

Games to practice with

  • Paint by AnswersSolve each space, dip your brush and watch a picture come to life.
  • Shape PicnicSet up Olly's picnic by putting every shape on its matching outline.
  • Number TrainAll aboard! Load exactly the right number of animals onto the train.

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Guide for grown-ups